GroundUP Music NYC

GroundUP Music was created to serve as an artistic oasis in the ever-changing world of independent music. The label was founded in 2012 by our leader Michael League who started GroundUP as a new home for his band Snarky Puppy. Michael quickly built "additions" on to his new home and invited a circle of musicians and friends to move in as well. The goal is now to continue to build from the "Ground Up" and foster our guiding beliefs and ideas and to harness the power of music to help influence listener's emotions, behaviors and occasionally morals.


GroundUP Music NYC

Snarky Puppy bandleader, Michael League, sat down with ‪@Jazziz‬ for a really insightful conversation about the evolution of modern jazz, the power of melody, and the spirit that drives the band.

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Snarky Puppy Somni US Tour 2026 tickets are on sale now!

Grab yours here: snarkypuppy.com/tour

4/8 Atlanta, GA @ The Eastern

4/9 Charleston, SC @ Charleston Music Hall

4/10 Durham, NC @ The Carolina Theatre

4/11 Charlotte, NC @ The Amp Ballantyne

4/13 Washington, D.C. @ Warner Theatre

4/15 Boston, MA @ Roadrunner

4/16 Red Bank, NJ @ Count Basie Center For The Arts

4/17 Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer

4/18 Storrs, CT @ Jorgensen Center

4/19 Groton, MA @ Groton Hill Music Center

4/22 Buffalo, NY @ Electric City

4/23 Cleveland, OH @ The Agora Theatre

4/24 Chicago, IL @ Ramova Theatre

4/25 Carmel, IN @ Payne & Mencias Palladium

4/26 Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium

2 months ago | [YT] | 129

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ICYMI - The video for Snarky Puppy & Metropole Orkest's new single, "Chimera," is out now.

“Chimera” deals with the unchained id, organized cacophony, and a funk cowboy from Corsicana, Texas.

Watch the madness here:

2 months ago | [YT] | 37

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The latest video from ‪@Varijashree‬'s album, 'Vari (The Live Sessions)’ is out now! “Nee”, a cozy track that celebrates a special someone, and love of all forms, finds a new intimate vibe in this live set.

The album is a live performance curation of 7 chosen songs from her previous original music album ‘Vari’, arranged into a 6-piece band by Michael League.


Watch it here:

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Join us tomorrow, Friday September 5, at 10am ET for the premiere of the video for "Waves Upon Waves" -- the first single from Snarky Puppy & Metropole Orkest's upcoming album, 'Somni.'

4 months ago | [YT] | 96

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Camila Meza joined D'Angelico Guitars (‪@DAngelicoNY‬) at their showroom to perform her new single, “The Nurturer.” Check it out:

8 months ago | [YT] | 5

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Pedrito Martinez's first single is out now! Check out the video for 'Ilusion Optica.'

8 months ago | [YT] | 3

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After the full re-release of 'We Like It Here (Remixed + Remastered + Reimagined), all of the videos for the alternate takes have now been released! Enjoy different versions of your favorite Snarky Puppy tunes and watch the videos here: www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

1 year ago | [YT] | 387

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Mark Lettieri has just released a new single, "Palisade" and a video to accompany it! This is a personal song for Lettieri, inspired by a missed connection for a friendship-mentorship that never fully materialized due to life circumstances, though he remains hopeful. Built around a long-held baritone guitar riff, the song reflects on "what ifs" and nods to Don Henley's "Boys of Summer," aligning with the retro 80s vibe of Lettieri's music at the time. Like much of his work, it seeks perspective and emotional clarity.

Watch the video on his channel here: https://youtu.be/bd4L3_KqZHw?si=02v1T...

1 year ago | [YT] | 50

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Celebrating 10 years since Snarky Puppy's album 'We Like It Here' was released in 2014, the Remixed + Remastered + Reimagined version includes 8 original tracks, 8 alternate take tracks, and 1 bonus track and will be out on December 6, both digitally, and as a limited edition, four-disc box set, available for pre-order now.

Now, let us fill you in on a little Snarky Puppy lore. While many of you are familiar with "Gretel" from their album, 'Sylva,' it was originally written and recorded for 'We Like It Here.' We're happy to share the bonus version of "Gretel," which is out now, along with the never-before-seen video from the recording session!

Watch here: https://youtu.be/EOekq6ymKx0

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